The Saylor Girls: Avery's Fifth Birthday (Round 2)

Round two of Avery's birthday started the day of a big snow storm. Gramma and Grampa had to leave early to avoid driving through the storm but Uncle Bobby, Aunt Ami, Jack and Luke got here a day early for the same reason. The cousins quickly got reaquainted and had a ball together. Avery and Sierra introduced Jack and Luke to snow. The kids (including adults) had lots of fun playing in the snow. It was a fun day of sledding and shoveling. We spent the next day at the bowling alley, bowling and playing in the arcade.

Luke and Sierra on a Boat Ride

Sierra, Jack, and Avery warming up for The Lanes

Jack, Avery & Sierra on the Miniature Merry Go Round

We also took Avery and Jack up to Wachusett Mountain for their first skiing adventure. They spent the morning taking a ski lesson while Bobby, Ami, Cory and I hit the slopes. With it being the kids' first time skiing, their lesson took place on a mound of snow. They both did great! Avery couldn't wait to hit the big slope (The Bunny Hill). So after lunch, off she went up the Magic Carpet (basically a conveyor belt that takes you up the bunny hill). And then down she went, straight down the hill at top speed (as I was having a heart attack), but she made it all the way down without falling. So we all spent the afternoon on the Bunny hill. Avery and Jack both did great while Cory and Bobby tried to work with then on snowplowing and turning. We were all exhausted by the end of the day.

Avery & Jack ready to hit the slopes

Avery & Daddy taking a break in the snow

Avery coming down the Bunny Hill, What Form!

Cory trying to get Avery to turn

Jack & Avery in their lesson

The Skiing Clan

On Avery's actual Birthday, we just had a relaxing day at home. The kids got out and played in the snow a little. Then Avery got to open presents and have Cake #2.

Avery opening presents with some help from Sierra and Jack

Avery with Cake #2

Saturday was the day of Avery's Birthday Party. We had a Pool Party at the indoor pool where she takes swimming lessons. The kids had lots of fun swimming, jumping, and playing in the pool. Followed up with pizza, cake and ice cream. It was a lot of fun!